CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Jan 13, 2014) - The Christmas trees have come down, the lights put away, and children are back in school. While the holidays may be over, TransUnion reminds consumers that now is the time to take a look at their credit reports and credit card statements to spot possible signs of identity theft.
According to a Google Consumer Survey conducted by TransUnion during the holiday season, almost half (45.9 percent) of shoppers surveyed said they were worried about becoming the victim of identity theft during the holiday season.
"While the holidays may be over, now is the time to review your credit report and credit card statements to spot inaccuracies or things that don't look right, which can be possible signs of identity theft that may have taken place while you were caught up in the excitement of the season," said Julie Springer, vice president at TransUnion. "While identity theft is always difficult, if it's caught early, you can minimize its damage to your reputation and financial health."
Unfortunately, many consumers don't realize that their credit, medical or even criminal records contain inaccuracies caused by the activity of identity thieves. Credit identity thieves use your personal information to apply for credit in your name, leaving you to deal with angry creditors and collectors. Monitor your credit reports on a regular basis to spot signs of suspicious activity that could signal you have been the victim of identity theft.
Here are some signs that you may have become the victim of identity theft:
To review your credit information and to learn more about how you can better prevent identity theft, visit www.TransUnion.com.
Methodology
Written by TransUnion Interactive and conducted using Google Consumer Surveys, September 2013. Survey of 1506 Americans. Survey results have a 95 percent confidence level.
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